From our work to more proactively identify, treat and prevent sepsis and other healthcare associated infections, to reducing early elective delivery of infants no sooner than 39 weeks of pregnancy, we're building and fortifying a culture centered on the quality and safety of care for our patients.

While prior research has shown that early elective delivery policies can be highly effective within particular healthcare systems, there is a need to address this issue at the population level," said Kozhimannil.

The study findings are concerning, because fetal lung maturity is known to reduce the risk of respiratory morbidity, and confirmation of fetal lung maturity is "a recognized exception to longstanding recommendations against elective delivery before 39 weeks' gestation," Dr.

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